Mice

It’s not just us trying to escape the cold weather at this time of year. As the temperature starts to drop and food becomes increasingly scarce, mice will do their best to make their way indoors. If you suspect that you may have an infestation but haven’t physically seen any mice, below are some of [...]

Contrary to popular belief, pests can still be a problem during the winter months. From rodents and cockroaches to spiders and beetles, if you want to keep unwelcome creatures out of your home, it’s important to stay vigilant all year round. Below we’ve put together a handy guide which explains how you can keep winter [...]

As the temperature drops and food supplies become sparse, we’re less likely to encounter wildlife. There are some creatures which are hardy enough to withstand the adverse weather conditions however and sadly, some of them are classed as pests. To help you know what to look out for, below we’ve highlighted five wildlife pests you [...]

Whether you love, loathe or are indifferent to them, most people would agree that they don’t want to find a mouse in their home. The best way to avoid this situation is to educate yourself about how mice most commonly get into a house so you know how to protect your property. Mice are very [...]

Few of us celebrate the end of summer but one good thing about the colder months is that we no longer have to deal with the likes of mosquitos, ants, bees and wasps. While these pests may be a thing of the past for now, the onset of winter does unfortunately bring about a new [...]

While we may not want to see a mouse scurrying around our home, we have to admit they make pretty good television. With so many films featuring these furry little rodents, it appears that Hollywood thinks so too. Below we’ve listed our top 10 films about mice. The Great Mouse Detective Basil is the rodent [...]

Maybe you’ve noticed the odd dropping or can hear a suspicious noise coming from underneath the floorboards. Being aware of the signs of rats can help you to identify a problem quickly and with a bit of luck, prevent a full-blown infestation.Below we have highlighted the top 10 signs that you may have rats in [...]

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has been put in place to protect innocent wildlife from inadvertently coming into contact with pesticides which have been put down to capture pests such as rats and mice. With so many untargeted creatures being accidentally poisoned, Think Wildlife has called for stricter measures to be introduced in [...]

Mice are typically nocturnal and they’re also very good at keeping themselves hidden so it’s not unusual for infestations to go undetected for a long time. You may even notice the signs of a mouse presence before you physically see any. This can include: • Small, dark droppings • A strange ammonia small • [...]

Chances are that you don’t spend much time thinking about rodents. For most of us, this is something that only crops up if and when we think we might have an infestation. While it may seem logical to simply deal with the problem when it arises, there are actually some very good reasons why it’s [...]